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Thailand The Land of Freedom

Thailand is a mesmeric, magical land with a magnetism that captivates, enthralling all who visit, making them want to return time and time again. It is apparently the most visited country in the South East Asia.

The Kingdom as it is quite often referred to, is full of stunning beaches, beautiful scenery, has an impressive culture, first class hospitality, temples, ancient ruins and welcoming locals, all sporting a permanent smile, hence its nickname ‘The Land of Smiles.’ They are generally a gentle, hospitable and softly spoken race, who when invited into their home, share what they have. Thai people believe that their souls live in their head and so do not like anyone touching their head, not even a child’s.

Thailand changed its name in 1949 from Siam by official proclamation which means ‘Land of Freedom’. It was ruled by the Mon which was a great Buddhist empire, then later by the Khmer in the 13th century. The Thais culture and religion is on a par to the Cambodians which they adopted after the fall of the Khmer Kingdom. The Buddhist religion does not believe in killing for the sake of it and have a saying, ‘The only good thing to kill is anger’

South East Asia was never colonized by Europeans as was its neighbors Cambodia, Lao and Myanmar, Burma and Malaysia and so has managed to retain most of its original culture and beliefs. The Chakri Dynasty was founded by King Rama I who established Bangkok as the capital in 1782. The current King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX, is currently the longest serving monarch in the world and in Thai history.

Thailand is renowned for their white elephants, that are held in very high esteem and all elephants are highly revered, although not all are very well treated. The elephants are considered a symbol of peace and prosperity.

There are some seriously beautiful sights to see in Thailand with Wildlife Sanctuaries, historical towns, waterfalls and has 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Bangkok is considered one of the most beautiful places in Asia, a city where East meets West.

Patty Brown

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ounet. Having your cock sucked for a few Euros doesn't mean that Thailand is a 'free' country, mon ami. Enjoy the rest of your holiday, happy tourist.

ounet

01 Sep 2010 , 09:48pm

@Bob. this is your point of view...mine is diferent, just because we certainely never have the same experience.for myself wherever you go around the world you always get back what you behave.if you like to show , they will like to look and take what you give.i don't know where you come from and what you life is ... i just wish you could feel same i do whan i'm in thailand. chock dee

Bob

27 Aug 2010 , 01:02am

Chill out OUNET. There is no freedom of speech in Thailand. Grow some skin Thai people.

that was a good jock... give me a other one like that it is really funny...... hahahaha hahahahah hahahaha

aussiebkk

23 Aug 2010 , 02:20pm

The perfect scenario for the Thai government is ...6 big dumpsters plonked in front of the immigration arrival desks at the airport. When the tourists and business travellers (suckers) disembark they toss all their valuable belongings into the dumpster then turn around and get back on the same plane they flew in on.Then the Thais dont have to bother yaking our money or locking us up.Perfect tourism for a perfect Thailand!

LookMoo

14 Aug 2010 , 07:40pm

Thailand generally wants TOURISM... but not the TOURISTS.. Thailand wants INVESTMENTS but not the INVESTORS.

ounet

12 Aug 2010 , 08:08pm

what do you know about thailand ? Pattaya , ahh ok so i undertand all your negative comments.so let me suggest you to visit the all real thailand and let your arrogant face in your hotel room in pattaya.open you eye, your ears and let your mouth close.may be the comment you make are right in certain place in thailand, may be the place where you stay because thai people boring to see such peace of sh... comming in their country and behave same they are the most important person in there.any way if you don't like thailand, leave it and go back in your beautifull country of freedomchock dee

astonished

03 Aug 2010 , 08:36am

It's not April 1st, why is such an article being published?

harry hatred

03 Aug 2010 , 08:19am

Official TAT version of a Thailand that doesn't and probably never did, exist..

Freedom from information, responsibilty, truth, decent education maybe. Not the same thing really, is it?

Shocked

01 Aug 2010 , 10:15pm

Ask Bureau chief Wuthi Liptapallop if this is a land of freedom. Now he is tracking all tourist. What a joke this country really is. Good bye Tourist forever.

Rob

31 Jul 2010 , 03:22am

OMG! what a joke! Thailand the land of greed more like it

kngdady

28 Jul 2010 , 11:06pm

Thailand the land of freedom. I think you mean Thailand of oppression.

Shocked

27 Jul 2010 , 11:11am

Haha Freedom. The only sure freedom in this country is the freedom to get your money taken from every Thai person. This country want tourist but treats them like meat.